The local stock market weakened after the government reported that the inflation rate rose again in April. The main index shed 33.91 points or 0.51 percent to close at 6,618.58 with sectoral indices evenly divided. Volume jumped to 7.9 billion shares worth P11.5 billion as losers beat gainers 98 to...
Jollibee Foods Corporation, one of the largest Asian food service companies, is amending its Articles of Incorporation so it can no longer directly own real estate, a move that will pave the way for more foreign shareholders in the most successful homegrown Filipino brand. In a disclosure to...
The local stock market weakened as investors took profits before trading stops for Labor Day. The main index dropped 69.15 points or 1.02 percent to close at 6,700.49 as the Property counter led the retreat across all sectors. Volume surged to 1.4 billion shares worth P20.13 billion due to a block...
The benchmark PSEi was almost unchanged after bargain hunters took a break while waiting for cues from economic data and more first quarter earnings reports. The main index inched up 2.13 points or 0.03 percent to close at 6,574.88 led by gains of the Mining sector while the Property and Services...
The local stock market rose as it appears that the conflict between Israel and Iran has been doused, causing oil prices to drop. The main index added 62.72 points or 0.97 percent to close at 6,506.80 with the Industrial counter leading the advance across the board. Volume firmed up to 554 million...
The local stock market added to the previous day’s gains as bargain hunters were emboldened by the support the PSEi found at the 6,400 level. The main index rose by 73.15 points or 1.13 percent to close at 6,523.19 with the Services sector leading the advance while Miners retreated. Volume grew...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell through the 6,500 support level to settle just above the 6,400 mark as investors cash out amid uncertainties due to the conflict in the Middle East. The main index plunged 157.46 points or 2.40 percent to close at 6,404.97 as the Services sector led...
The local stock market fell again as investor sentiment has been dampened by dashed rate cut hopes amid rising inflation. The main index dropped 63.42 points or 0.94 percent as the Property sector led the retreat although Banks and Miners advanced. Volume rose to 747 million shares worth P6.71...
The local stock market continued to decline due to growing uncertainties in both the global and domestic fronts. The PSEi dropped 36.76 points or 0.54 percent to close at 6,827.06 led by the retreat of the Services sector although Miners and Banks advanced. Volume was weak at 510 million shares...
The local stock market ended lower on late profit-taking after a strong opening that sent the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) above the 7,000 level. The main index lost 19.38 points or 0.28 percent to close at 6,960.43 led by losses of Banks although sectoral indices were evenly split....
The local stock market recovered some lost ground as investors started picking up cheaper stocks. The main index rose 45.07 points or 0.66 percent to close at 6,898.17 led by the advance of the Services sector while Banks and Miners lagged behind. Volume improved to 699 million shares worth P7.62...
The local stock market jumped after the US Federal Reserve assured that its rate cut plans are unchanged. The main index rose 106.45 points or 1.55 percent to close at 6,963.22 as the Services sector led the advance across the board. Volume declined to 977 million shares worth P6.34 billion as...